My first Chevron project was some new zip pouches – I inherited a duffle bag full of knitting needs (yay!) from a good friend and these zip pouches are the best way I’ve found to organize them. I needed a new one for my circulars, and I thought the pink Chevron would be perfect. Also … Read more
It’s fabric like this that is straight fuel to my fabric fire…the new Chevron from Riley Blake is so perfect, you really have to have some of every color (and there are 10 of them). Or maybe it’s just me… This is what I’ll be working on waaay past my bedtime for the next week … Read more
I’m going to start a new Sew-Along series, beginning with this 1-hour skirt! It’s going to go like this: I’m going to choose a pattern (or take reader suggestions!) and I’m going to make up the pattern taking tons of pictures so you can make the item along with me! Sewing from patterns can be … Read more
I know I’ve posted about making toddler ties before, but I just made another 10 for my boys and had to post again! They are so fast, probably about 20 minutes to make one, start to finish. I used some Michael Miller Ta Dot fabric to make these three new ones just for Easter Sunday. … Read more
Pin It A while ago Michael Miller sent a bunch of cotton quilting fabric from the Ta Dot collection, my FAVORITE polka dot fabrics ever. And then I had a baby…and then I had a newborn…and then I had a 6 month old…and THEN I finally had time to do something fabulous with the fabric. … Read more
Linus was born at the very end of August and so he has been pretty newbornish this whole winter. Keeping him warm and bundled when we go out is obviously important, but putting him in the car seat that way is a nightmare. I made him a little fleece poncho so he could wear his … Read more
Pin It This isn’t Landon…it’s Gus wearing Landon’s towel, and isn’t he a silly goose. My boys each have their own hooded towel and they’re great. So easy to make and they hang on the hangers sooo much easier with a hood. EVERY kid needs a hooded towel, that’s all I’m saying, and here’s what … Read more
Are you a cardigan girl? I TOTALLY am. Before we begin, be sure to check out what other clothing re-purposing I’ve done–like this T-Shirt grocery bag video tutorial for example. Now back to the cardigan. This tutorial on Pinterest inspired me and I promise you that soon I will have more cardigans than is healthy for a girl. Here’s … Read more
Pin It So remember those toddler neck ties from yesterday? I had to alter the original pattern (From here) to fit my baby and 4 yo, so I basically just changed the length. The basic shape is the same, I just made the smallest one 16″ long and biggest one 21″ long. These three … Read more
I needed a photo for the cover of my blog book – I print our family blog a year at a time through Blurb and as I was putting it together over the last two weeks (part of the reason I’ve been MIA…it takes forever!) I realized I didn’t have a good family picture with … Read more